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Year 9

 

 

 

Physical Education

The Physical Education curriculum is broad and balanced allowing students to develop the knowledge and skills to be physically active and promote a healthy balanced active lifestyle now and in later life. Our curriculum will promote a love and passion for physical activity and the confidence to participate in a variety of sports. In addition, students will learn to evaluate their own health and fitness levels using data effectively.

By working in a variety of contexts of their own, in groups and teams, pupils learn to work both independently and collaboratively. By participating as performers, leaders and official’s pupils develop the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways both verbally and non-verbally. 

PE encourages learners to be enterprising and work cooperatively and effectively with others. Taking on the roles of the leader or official develops a sense of respect for others and the ability to apply rules fairly.

Sportsmanship should be visible in all lessons with students abiding by rules being humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Competition is an integral part of sport and embedded throughout.

 

 

Content to be studied

Method of assessment

Autumn 1

Volleyball– Pupils will focus on developing basic skills and implementation into a game. Pupils will develop links to other games to enhance knowledge of game principles and outwitting an opponent.

Netball – Pupils will develop knowledge of principles of games and outwitting opponents. Pupils will focus on developing skills, tactics and implementation into a game. 

Trampolining- Develop and refine movements, thinking about form, height and travel. Linking movements together to form a routine

Fitness– Further develop an understanding of different fitness methods of training.

Self, peer and teacher assessment throughout lessons. Each topic taught a set task will be set. A level descriptor of Excellent, Secure and Developing will be recorded in school.

Autumn 2

Badminton – Developing skills, tactics and implementing them into a game.

Hockey - Pupils will develop knowledge of principles of games and outwitting opponents. Pupils will focus on developing skills, tactics and implementation into a game. 

Dance – Developing creativity, refine phrases and precision, developing and applying own choreography ideas and concepts to form a dance

 

Self, peer and teacher assessment throughout lessons. Each topic taught a set task will be set. A level descriptor of Excellent, Secure and Developing will be recorded in school planner.

Spring 1

Basketball- Pupils will focus on developing basic skills and implementation into a game. Pupils will develop links to other games to enhance knowledge of game principles and outwitting an opponent.

Lacrosse- Pupils will focus on developing basic skills and implementation into a game. Pupils will develop links to other games to enhance knowledge of game principles and outwitting an opponent.

Orienteering– Further develop an understanding problem solving

Self, peer and teacher assessment throughout lessons. Each topic taught a set task will be set. A level descriptor of Excellent, Secure and Developing will be recorded in school.

Spring 2

Athletics- Pupils will develop knowledge of running jumping and throwing

Football- Pupils will develop knowledge of principles of games and outwitting opponents. Pupils will focus on developing skills, tactics and implementation into a game. 

Handball– Pupils will focus on developing basic skills and implementation into a game. Pupils will develop links to other games to enhance knowledge of game principles and outwitting an opponent.

 

Self, peer and teacher assessment throughout lessons. Each topic taught a set task will be set. A level descriptor of Excellent, Secure and Developing will be recorded.

Summer 1

Tennis- Pupils will enhance their knowledge and principles of net games

Cricket – Pupils will enhance knowledge of batting, fielding and bowling

Athletics - Pupils will enhance knowledge of running jumping and throwing

Rounders – Pupils will enhance knowledge of striking and fielding games

Self, peer and teacher assessment throughout lessons. Each topic taught a set task will be set. A level descriptor of Excellent, Secure and Developing will be recorded.

Summer 2

Tennis- Pupils will enhance their knowledge and principles of net games

Cricket – Pupils will enhance knowledge of batting, fielding and bowling

Athletics - Pupils will enhance knowledge of running jumping and throwing

Rounders – Pupils will enhance knowledge of striking and fielding games

Self, peer and teacher assessment throughout lessons. Each topic taught a set task will be set. A level descriptor of Excellent, Secure and Developing will be recorded.

 

     
 

How can I help my daughter?

We look for your support in the recognition that purposeful engagement in activity out of lessons enhances pupils’ skill levels, confidence self-esteem and feelings of competence. We encourage girls to watch sport and read news articles with regards to sport.  This enhances their knowledge of competitive play and rules.

You can help your daughter by encouraging them to use the VLE 

 
 

Enrichment opportunities

Students will be given the opportunity to experience competitive sport by representing their house in regular house events once a half term. All students have the opportunity to engage in our extensive extra-curricular programme that is delivered by us PE staff and specialist sports coaches. Clubs happen at lunchtime and after school. Pupils have the chance to play against other schools locally and regionally.  In addition to this, students have the opportunity to attend trials for county and national representation in various sports.

How will my daughter be assessed?

Competence in Physical activity and the sense of enjoyment brought about by being active and successful engenders a sense of confidence and self – esteem in pupils and enables them to become increasingly independent. This confidence encourages them to get involved in physical activity for its own sake and as part of a healthy active lifestyles.

Opportunities for assessing progress are built into each lesson/unit. Personal and peer observations/evaluations are constantly used, including self-assessment sheet completed in their planner every half term. A teacher assessment with level descriptors and comments/targets are reported to parents through the school tracking system. In year 9 pupils should be confident in sports and look to transfer basic skills, rules into competitive game situations.